Sri Lanka is stuck with a severe lack of investments, including attracting foreign investments, difficulty in obtaining loans from local and global banks when pursuing solar programmes, Director General of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSE

The IGP Challenge Trophy National Cadet Camp, which began on October 4, will conclude with a vibrant closing ceremony today (10) at the Sri Lanka Police College at Aluvihara Sports Ground, Kalutara.

Health experts warn that cases of computer vision syndrome (CVS), also known as digital eye strain, are on the rise among adults aged 20 to 45. The increase is linked to more people working from home and studying online, a trend that expanded signifi

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Hearth told Parliament yesterday that it has become increasingly difficult to defeat resolutions brought against Sri Lanka at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) due to the nature of the resolutions and ge

The Alliance National Mental Health Education Service Beneficiaries (ANMHESB) has organized a series of events to mark World Mental Health Day at the Bethany Church in Welikada, Rajagiriya today (October 10).

Around 10% of Sri Lanka’s population is affected by various forms of mental illness, the Ministry of Health announced yesterday.

The CCC Foundation, in collaboration with the 1333 Crisis Support Line, today announced “Let’s TALK &Walk 2025”, a national awareness and engagement initiative scheduled to take place on World Mental Health Day, October 10, 2025.

Police conducting investigations of the recent assault on a teacher at a leading school in Monaragala area yesterday arrested two businessmen who sold the Aphrodisiac called “Madana Modaka” to the student involved in the incident. During the raid

The Supreme Court yesterday granted leave to proceed with three Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the arrest of former Director of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Shani Abeysekara and two other former CID officers in 2021.

The new vehicle number plates will include seven safety features and six features have already been accredited by the Moratuwa University, Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake said yesterday.

Seven seventh-year students of Ratmalgahaela Junior College in Dambulla were hospitalised yesterday after tasting a chemical substance from the school laboratory, police said.

A YouTuber who has consistently sought information relating to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s domestic travel costs has submitted an appeal to the Right to Information (RTI) Commission, challenging the decision of the

The Supreme Court yesterday upheld the death sentence imposed by the Tangalle High Court on Geeganage Gamage Amarasiri, alias ‘Julampitiye Amare,’ who was found guilty of killing two individuals and injuring another in

Sri Lanka on Monday has firmly rejected the draft resolution HRC 60/L.1/Rev.1 on the country adopted at the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), describing the resolution’s reference to the 2022 external

Concerns over the legality of recent appointments to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) were raised in Parliament yesterday, with an opposition MP accusing certain members of the

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) led opposition has recorded a clean sweep at the Galagedara Cooperative Society elections in Kandy, winning all seven positions on the Board of Directors.

Warning that the Postal Department must become a self-sustaining institution, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the government may be compelled to reconsider maintaining it with Treasury funds if it

Representatives of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) discussed electoral reforms with the United Nations Electoral Needs Assessment Mission, led by Michelle Griffin, Director of the mission.

A 17-year-old student drowned in a tragic accident at his school on Monday evening after jumping into the swimming pool to retrieve a cricket ball.

Manika,’ the majestic tusker of Bellanwila Temple, passed away yesterday at the age of 76.

The “Shiva Gangi” Shipping Company will operate a daily passenger ferry service between India and Kankesanthurai (KKS) from October 8 to 28 to mark the Deepavali festival.

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing successfully organised an exhibition under the theme of “MADE IN SRI LANKA: 8 PRODUCTS 8 THEMES” which was held on 27th and 28th September, 2025 at the Embassy of Sri Lanka.

Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe said yesterday that politicians such as Wimal Weerawansa and Udaya Gammanpila must be ready to face investigations if they continue to talk nonsense.

Former MP and Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has called on the current government to demonstrate political will by appointing a powerful commission to investigate alleged deals between past political leaders and the LTTE, particularly during the final

Amidst various concerns about the security of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe said the government has assured him the required security and no issue will arise regarding that.

A supermoon was lighting up the sky on Vap Poya Day, appearing approximately 7% larger than a typical full moon, the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies (ACCIMT) said.

A newly constructed two-storey building housing the Archaeological Museum and the International Archaeological Research Institute at the historic Somawathi Sacred Area in Polonnaruwa was officially opened yesterday under the patronage of President An

A 24-year-old Buddhist monk succumbed to injuries sustained after a falling from the second floor of the university hostel, police confirmed.

A groundbreaking initiative is demonstrating how children themselves can be powerful educators. The Child-to-Child (CtC) approach, introduced through a research collaboration led by the Faculty of Education, University of Colombo, in

The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) which said that EXIM Bank of China had increased the interest rate from the initially agreed 2.5 per cent to 3.5 per cent for the loan extended to finance the Kadawatha -Mirigama stretch of